CHI Health shutters one emergency department and trauma center, opens two new hospitals

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CHI Health opened two new Medical Centers and closed another on Friday, the Omaha-based system said on its website.

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, a level one trauma center and emergency department, was closed.

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Opened were CHI Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy and University Campus. Bergan Mercy is a new Level One Trauma Center and Emergency Department with four trauma bays, two emergency helipads and 24 treatment rooms. There are also 20 observation rooms and a separate space for forensic exams and treatment of sexual assault victims, the system said.

The University Campus facility is an emergency department with 19 treatment rooms.

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